It’s really inaccessible without a boat so it limits your travel options

Breath taking views and tranquil kayaking. The staff were really laid back, accommodating and helpful.

Stayed in August 2025

The location was great and you can use kayaks to explore the place nearby. The view from the hotel was amazing

Stayed in August 2025

There wasn't anything we particularly disliked, but there are a few areas that could be improved. For example, it would be nice to have an additional chair on the balcony. Some hangers or extra furniture in the villa would also be useful. Additionally, having consistent warm water and reliable electricity would enhance the experience, although that might not be the host's responsibility.

We spent a night at the Twin Villas during our road trip through Albania. Getting there was quite the adventure, we had to drive on some rough mountain roads and take two different boats (one to Shala river, then to Komani twin villas). But let me tell you, it was totally worth it to see the beautiful Shala riverside, where we also had traditional lunch. The boat trips on the river were super peaceful and really pleasant. The villa itself is pretty basic, with just a bed and a simple bathroom (the warm water and electricity were a bit hit or miss). But the amazing view of the lake and mountains makes you forget all about that. Our host Filip was helpful and always available whenever we needed anything. We also had a fantastic dinner there, homemade by our hosts. If you're not too fussy about luxury, this is definitely a great place to spend a night or two.

Stayed in July 2025

The villas are still a work in progress I believe so that is my reason for the value for money score as some areas were missing that ‘glamping’ touch for the price paid. There is a mosquito net in the bathroom but there are gaps in the main room which need to be filled using skirting boards to seal between the wall and the floors and the door. These small gaps mean some flying ants get in but not too many - mosquitos didn’t. I am sure this maintenance will be done as the property gets more people coming and they receive more money. The litter at the bottom near the kayaks needs to be cleared up. Perhaps encouraging tourists to collect litter from the water whilst kayaking using signs or offering a free drink etc may be a good initiative for this. Mini fridge in bedroom and a fan would be a plus for the money paid, especially as it is very hot during the summer months 30+. Furniture from pics (chairs) were missing but did not matter as we were outside a lot. Despite all this, I would stay there again as the family are so lovely and the area is just bliss.

Twin Villas The boat booking is simple (they run like buses) and you must go - please see bottom of this review for how to book. This is a simple but beautiful place to stay. It is more like a home stay where you are welcomed by a lovely family. Beautifully home made food, with really generous breakfast servings served on the covered seating area with a beautiful view. Excellently priced soft drinks and alcohol drinks, served on a covered terrace with benches. Free water. Free use of Kayaks at any time - just help yourself. Room has a great modern bathroom with a powerful enough shower. Small toiletries and nice toilet paper. WiFi is very strong with quick downloads. The bed is comfy and everything is very fresh and clean - very lovely smelling laundry detergent too! It was very clean. Florence (one of the brothers/manager) helped to arrange boat for Lumi I Shales trip which collected us and brought us back. He also helped to get the boat from Koman. Boat booking link: Use this link and use PAYPAL to pay for ticket. Koman — Fierze boat (write in box mentioning you need drop off at twin villas). If link doesn’t work, message company on Instagram they are very helpful. See yellow for getting there in photo and pink for return (please remember the date of the review as it could change). https://www.bookferryberisha.com/ReservationOnline/Index?Ids=9 It is really worth staying if you love the outdoors and the view is spectacular. Much better than other views offered on this lake. We stayed for two nights and were comfortable. NOTE: there is a small 1 min hike up a steep path to get to the villas - easy to walk like a woodland trail. They will put your luggage in a sled tool to get it up the mountains if you have silly cases like we did!

Stayed in July 2025

Me and my friend did not know what to expect when travelling to the Komani Lake, as we have never been on this kind of getaway. It was an extensive trip to get to the accomodation, but we will say: totally worth every effort! The trip to the accomodation is absolutely stunning with breathtaking views of the Komani Lake and the mountains. The accomodation really feels far away from everything, a perfect getaway. The cabins have the most beautiful view over the lake with many hiking options in the area. We were the last ones of the season, the two brothers who run this place came all the way on this trip to accomodate us. They did this with every hospitality and kindness, being super helpful from the moment we set foot in the area to our drop-off the next day at the other side. Can absolutely reconmend this place, also if you want to support a local family owned business!

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing, it was perfect

The views were better than the photos! The hospitality was amazing

Stayed in September 2024

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Wow! We had an incredible stay at twin villas komani lake! The view was amazing, food was great, the family who owns this, took such good care of us and showed us the way of life here. Because it is primitive. You have to like that! We loved it and didn't really want to leave.

Stayed in September 2024

The entrance is not very accessible: to get there you have to climb a narrow mountain path, which can be difficult for some people. The biggest issue we experienced was that sometimes the shower didn’t work properly: occasionally there was no water at all or just a few drops. The power went out a couple of times, but it was restored quickly, so it wasn’t a major inconvenience. The cabins are not prepared for hot days, and when we arrived it was quite warm inside; however, at night it cools down and is very pleasant. When we arrived, there was quite a lot of trash floating in the river, although later it drifted away to another area. The food is homemade and decent, but I found the price a bit high. Previously, according to earlier reviews, the use of kayaks was free, but now there’s a fee.

The location is incredible, with breathtaking scenery that’s truly worth it. The cabins are quite clean and, overall, the surroundings are very pleasant for relaxing and disconnecting.

Stayed in August 2025

I waited a long time to write this review because I didn’t want to leave a negative one since people around were good people , we liked them. However. It was a bit of a disaster from the start. And because we spent most of our money on this accommodation, we couldn’t leave to go to a better place for us. We expected kind of a glamping for the price paid ; nothing special. But what we got was an unfinished wooden house without curtains (finally I could’ve had the best sleep of my life with no traffic noise and I couldn’t because sun shone in from early morning). It also came with a bathroom except toilet stopped working . At first it was just dripping and leaking all night - 1-2 meters away from our pillow mind you -, then we couldn’t flush it. By then it barely bothered me we had to bag for new towels (we used to catch the leaking toilet water ) etc. About 2-3 days and some cryings and breakdowns later they moved us to a much better hut next door , which was exactly what we expected to begin with . It had a few hooks for towels , a chair , curtains and working toilet . We would’ve scored 10/10 if we were going there in a first place . To be fair we would have been bored by the end of it : not much to do after day 3: lake had rubbish so didn’t dare to swim . Shala river trip Was nice but we were asked to come back after a few hours . Way too short . And couldn’t really hike much there . Basically we just had breakfast, went back to the wooden hut where I felt like an awful person not being able to enjoy myself in what looked like paradise , then went back for dinner . We also thought that customer service needs to be fine tuned in general . It was wonderful people helping us but we always felt we were sort of bothering when asking for stuff (coffee, beer). A “hey guys do you need anything?” would’ve been nice. But no shade we liked everyone. It could’ve been awesome but we don’t feel it was fully ready for tourists .

The lake, the location was breathtaking. Truly one of the most magnificent places I’ve ever been . Staff were friendly and tried to help Nice food

Stayed in June 2025

It was extremely hot when we were there, with no place to escape. The rooms, though charming - looking, were so hot it was difficult to sleep and there was no place to sit on the terrace. More comfortable seating options in the cafe would’ve helped since we spent a lot of time there reading and soaking up the scenery. Sadly, swimming didn’t seem to be an option. It’s quite a scramble up and down the hill. If it would be possible to offer boat rides to nice swimming areas that would be fun. Through no fault of theirs, the beautiful lake has trash floating in the water.

We loved the scenery, quiet, home-cooked food, and welcoming family atmosphere of Twin Villas. They created a mister around the cafe to help with the heat on our second day.

Stayed in June 2025

No hot water, Basic "camp" No tea or coffee for breakfast. Unclear indications to get there (boat name)

The location, the calm, the staff

Stayed in September 2024

The reality of what the property offers versus what we got was quite different. Swimming is almost impossible as there is so much plastic floating in the water (not their fault) and also there is no pier or way to easily get in and out. There is quite a steep scramble up to the property with no real stairs and then once there, there is no WiFi so you need to come prepared for the heat and just to read books or play cards. Which can be super fun but we were not prepared for that and I don’t think our teenagers would have enjoyed.

Very rustic, quite an adventure to get there and a beautiful view once on top. Chalets are neat and tidy and modern. The food was really good.

Stayed in July 2024

The most beautiful place, total tranquility and friendly people running it. Delicious breakfast and food. We borrowed a kayak and found a little waterfall nearby, hidden from all passengers, an own paradise.

Stayed in June 2025

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Stayed in August 2025

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Stayed in August 2025